W099--Reverse Osmosis System Lease with Maintenance and Water Quality Testing Service at Manhattan VA Medical Center.
ID: 36C24225Q0111Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OFVETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)ALBANY, NY, 12208, USA

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (532490)

PSC

LEASE OR RENTAL OF EQUIPMENT- MISCELLANEOUS (W099)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b8a8b4b8ac8a4859b35e65066bbc3b14/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking vendors for a Reverse Osmosis System Lease with Maintenance and Water Quality Testing Service at the Manhattan VA Medical Center, with services expected to commence in January 2025. The procurement requires contractors to design, install, and maintain a water treatment system that adheres to stringent AAMI standards, providing 30 gallons per minute of treated water, along with a robust maintenance schedule and compliance with testing protocols. This initiative underscores the importance of high-quality water systems in healthcare settings and emphasizes the VA's commitment to supporting small businesses, particularly service-disabled and veteran-owned enterprises. Interested parties should submit a capability statement to Contracting Officer Jacob Burg at JACOB.BURG@VA.GOV by the specified deadline, with further details available in the attached Sources Sought Notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jacob.Burg@VA.govContracting Officer
    585-297-1460 x71464
    JACOB.BURG@VA.GOV
    Files
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    Sources Sought 36C24225Q0111.pdf
    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued a Sources Sought Notice for a Reverse Osmosis System Lease with Maintenance and Water Quality Testing at the Manhattan VA Medical Center. The intention is to gather market research information and determine potential vendors for this service, set to commence in January 2025. Contractors interested in participating must submit a capability statement, including details about experience, socioeconomic status, and compliance with the limitations on subcontracting. The project involves designing, installing, and maintaining a critical water treatment system that meets stringent Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) standards for water quality. Key requirements include the ability to provide 30 gallons per minute of treated water, a robust maintenance schedule, compliance with monthly and quarterly testing protocols, and installation of redundancy systems. The contractor must also manage water quality testing and ensure any issues are promptly addressed at no additional cost to the VA. This procurement approach emphasizes small business participation, particularly service-disabled and veteran-owned enterprises, illustrating the VA's commitment to supporting such businesses while ensuring high-quality water system performance.
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